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SABC: And it just keeps getting worse...

SABCWATCH: Following the confirmation of Hlaudi Motsoeneng as the SABC's COO, and claims that board chair Zandile Tshabalala lied about her qualifications, and anger over the SABC's moves on Afrikaans programming, pressure is mounting on all sides...

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Muthambi stands by Motsoeneng

Communications Minister Faith Muthambi has defended the permanent appointment of Hlaudi Motsoeneng as the SABC's chief operations officer.

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'Remove Motsoeneng: He's bad news' - Davis

Gavin Davis MP, DA Shadow Minister of Communications has called on the Communications Minister Faith Muthabi to remove the SABC's COO Hlaudi Motsoeneng from office as he's bad news for the SABC and bad news for SA.

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Marketing
Unique, edible invitation to African dinosaur exhibit
Drawing inspiration from South Africa's iconic Zoo Biscuits, Cape Town's Natural History Museum created a unique, edible invitation to its African dinosaur exhibit to... Read more >>


How to succeed with LOW-INCOME consumers

Attend this unique event on 13 August 2014 in CAPE TOWN. Get ground-breaking insights to better understand the realities of LOW-INCOME consumers, how to engage with them and how to succeed in this market! More information,

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Advertising
Taxi advertising company launches measurable ROI
SA Taxi Media has launched one of the first scientific target audience selection and auditable taxi media reporting systems, that will change the ad industry and enable taxi operators... Read more >>

Joe Public grows in Africa

Issued by Joe Public

Communications group Joe Public is excited to announce its partnership with integrated communications agencies Cosse (Nigeria and Ghana) and HWMiT (Zimbabwe)... Read more >>

Cinema
Plot for Peace premieres at DIFF
The award-winning documentary, Plot for Peace, will premiere at Durban International Film Festival at 6pm on 23 July 2014 at the Sun Theatre 7, Suncoast Cinecentre, Suncoast Entertainment World... Read more >>

'Advanced Style' documentary premieres at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Cape Town
The hit documentary, 'Advanced Style', will make its premiere at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Cape Town 2014 on 25 July at the Cape Town International Convention Centre from 1-4pm... Read more >>

CRM
The dynamic morning seminar 'The psychology of customer service' in Johannesburg and Cape Town

Issued by Associated Management Services

Dr Brian Jude of Dynamic Seminars will be presenting his incredibly popular morning seminar in Johannesburg and Cape Town. At only R695.00, this could be your best investment in 2014... Read more >>

Digital
The "content" revolution

Francois du Preez, Issued by Grey

In the digital age we find ourselves in a position where content has become king. But as little as five years ago advertisers were still competing for the top position... Read more >>

Events & Conferencing
Times Media acquires the Future Group
The Future Group, which manages a number of high-profile events including the MTN Radio Awards, the Future of Media Conference and more, has been acquired by Times Media Group... Read more >>

iShack stimulating start-up culture in Jozi

Issued by iShack Digital Consultancy

For the first time in South Africa, IE Business School, renowned internationally, has partnered with South African companies iShack Digital Consultancy and Next Generation Lab, to introduce a series of... Read more >>

Exhibitions
First ever Showbiz expo to bring creative industries together

Issued by C-Major Productions

The first-ever Showbiz, Entertainment & Arts Expo (SEAexpo), that takes place in Johannesburg in September, is set to steer South Africa's inter-related creative industries towards global standards and trends... Read more >>

OOH
Primedia moves into Namibia, first expansion outside SA
The Primedia Lifestyle Group has been awarded marketing rights to its first African shopping centre, Maerua Mall, based in Namibia. Read more >>

PR & Communications
Gold Quills for Africa
At the recent International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) 2014 Gold Quill Awards, held at its world conference in Toronto, nine African entrants received an African Gold Quill Award... Read more >>

Recruitment
Laura Reynolds - CEO of Recruitgroup announced as Standard Bank Top Women Awards finalist

Issued by RecruitGroup

Laura Reynolds - CEO of Recruitgroup has been shortlisted as a finalist in this year's Standard Bank Top Women Awards in the Top Young Female Entrepreneur of the Year and... Read more >>

Research
Millward Brown Vermeer opens regional office in South Africa

Issued by Millward Brown

Millward Brown, a global leader in brand, media and communications research, announces the opening of its brand and business strategy consultancy practice in South Africa. The unit, Millward Brown Vermeer... Read more >>

TV
Telling the story of the charismatic Jacob Zuma

Issued by e.tv

e.tv brings you the documentary, "Comrade President: The Man from Nkandla", a look at the life and times of South Africa's third democratically elected state president, Jacob Gedleyihlekisa Zuma on... Read more >>

Youth Marketing
Not in front of the kids
Food companies and restaurants will no longer be able to advertise unhealthy food to children if proposed legislation is passed. Read more >>

Youth has 67 seconds to pitch a business idea

International

Telefonica concludes sale of Irish business
MADRID, SPAIN: Spanish telecommunications company Telefonica says it has completed the sale of its Irish subsidiary to Hong Kong's Hutchison Whampoa for €850. Read more >>

Hollande, Merkel targets for Ukrainian Internet trolls
KIEV, UKRAINE: Furious Ukrainian Internet users have bombarded the social networking sites of French President Francois Hollande and German Chancellor Angela Merkel for allegedly cosying up to Russia despite the ongoing fighting in their country. Read more >>

Shareholder digs hole for Portuguese bank

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Government

Education needs R137m to fill 502 posts in EC
The provincial Education Department says it needs R137-million to fill 502 teacher vacancies for subjects such as maths, accounting, agriculture and physical science for for schools where Afrikaans is still the medium of instruction. Read more >>

'Ghost' buildings cost government R60m
The government has been spending R60m a year on 108 vacant buildings and R12m on 12 buildings occupied by non-government tenants. Read more >>

More time to pay but e-toll resistance remains high

Linda Ensor

Transport Minister Dipuo Peters announced a further extension of the e-toll payment period for Gauteng motorists. Read more >>

Minister pledges to create six million work opportunities
PRETORIA: Public Works Minister Thembelani "Thulas" Nxesi has singled out the creation of six million work opportunities for poor and unemployed people as one of his five key priority areas in the next five years. Read more >>


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Lifestyle

Matthew Mole, a microphone, and a majestic church

Ilse van den Berg

What do you get when you put Matthew Mole behind a microphone in a majestic church building with insane acoustics, backed up by members of the Cape Philharmonic Orchestra? Goosebumps. You get goosebumps. Read more >>


New accounts

  • DUO wins four new clients - more info
  • Times Media chooses Realmdigital as digital partner - more info
  • Big Bug Books choose Snapplify for eBook distribution - more info
  • Caxton Books choose Snapplify digital publishing - more info

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Jobs offered

Senior Media Strategist - Johannesburg, Cape Town
Senior media strategist sought by top digital agency. Do you have the skills, the know-how? We want you as part of our dynamic team. Read more >>


Senior Media Planner - Johannesburg, Cape Town
Senior media planner required with two to three years of media planning/buying experience essential. Read more >>

Junior Graphic Designer - Johannesburg
Digital Publications is looking to employ two junior graphic designers with experience in magazine layout design to join our team. Read more >>

New Business Development Consultant - Johannesburg
Digital marketing consultancy seeks to employ an energetic, bright, confident new business development manager, to generate new business and assist with revenue growth. Read more >>

Digital Copywriter - Cape Town
Itopia is looking for a digital copywriter to join our growing digital agency. Work with us to produce exciting digital products. Read more >>

PA - Marketing and Sales Assistant - Johannesburg
Marketing and sales assist required as a PA to the CEO of a media business producing an marketing tablet/smartphone applications. Read more >>




New events to diarise

Showbiz, Entertainment and Arts Expo (SEAexpo) - 9 Sep 2014 to 10 Sep 2014 Johannesburg
The SEAexpo, which is part of the Johannesburg Arts Alive International Festival, will be the very first of its kind for the showbiz, entertainment and arts industry in South Africa. Read more >>


Digital media marketing
AAA School of Advertising - 21 Jul 2014 to 1 Nov 2014 Johannesburg

Social media - using LinkedIn and Facebook
Pietermaritzburg Chamber of Business - 24 Jul 2014 Pietermaritzburg

Internet Marketing Seminar
Book My Seat - 25 Jul 2014 Pretoria

The social brand
Writers Write - 31 Jul 2014 to 29 Aug 2014 Dunkeld

Archetypal branding - how to build a premium brand
BrandOvation - 22 Aug 2014 Johannesburg

Market Segmentation Conference 2014
Trade Conferences International - 3 Sep 2014 to 4 Sep 2014 Johannesburg

Mobile Innovation Europe Summit 2014
9 Sep 2014 to 10 Sep 2014 London

South African Man Expo
Mercatique Consulting - 22 Nov 2014 to 23 Nov 2014 Johannesburg


Upcoming events

Social media marketing for business workshop
Blue Magnet Digital Academy - 17 Jul 2014 Johannesburg

Social media marketing for business workshop
Blue Magnet Digital Academy - 17 Jul 2014 Johannesburg

E-Learning Summit
Imbizo Events - 17 Jul 2014 to 18 Jul 2014 East London

CSI Excellence Awards
LEMA Media - 18 Jul 2014 Johannesburg

Community Leadership Awards
Eastwave Radio - 18 Jul 2014 Lenasia

Celebrity fundraiser dinner
GOLFTRAVELLER AFRICA - 18 Jul 2014 Durban

Canal Walk's Stop Hunger Now
HIPPO Communications - 18 Jul 2014 Cape Town


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